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... 137 14 Traveling With Your Computer 139 Identifying Your Computer 139 Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 15 Contacting Dell 141 16 Specifications 163 17 Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 171 System Setup Screen 171 Commonly Used Options 172...
... 137 14 Traveling With Your Computer 139 Identifying Your Computer 139 Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 15 Contacting Dell 141 16 Specifications 163 17 Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 171 System Setup Screen 171 Commonly Used Options 172...
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...dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - articles Dell Support Website - online courses; Access the Dell... Support Utility from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and tips; Upgrade information for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 88. • How to use Windows XP...support.dell.com... for Dell™...Dell Support Utility The Dell...
...dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - articles Dell Support Website - online courses; Access the Dell... Support Utility from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and tips; Upgrade information for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 88. • How to use Windows XP...support.dell.com... for Dell™...Dell Support Utility The Dell...
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...the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the...options, click Start→ Control Panel→ Display→ Settings. Using the Display 33 Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Brightness key ...
...the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the...options, click Start→ Control Panel→ Display→ Settings. Using the Display 33 Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Brightness key ...
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... AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in before entering standby mode. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power... hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Specifications" on page 163 for more information on conserving battery power.
... AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in before entering standby mode. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power... hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Specifications" on page 163 for more information on conserving battery power.
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For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . icon in the computer display. The swivel action of the camera is in use. 1 23 1 directional microphone 2 camera 3 blue camera light Accessing the Camera's ...
For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . icon in the computer display. The swivel action of the camera is in use. 1 23 1 directional microphone 2 camera 3 blue camera light Accessing the Camera's ...
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... the Product Information Guide. Save the blank for information on supported ExpressCards. CAUTION: Before you insert the card. The computer automatically detects the card. See "Specifications" on page 72. blanks from dust and other computers may need to insert into the slot. The latch may not fit your computer. NOTE: An...
... the Product Information Guide. Save the blank for information on supported ExpressCards. CAUTION: Before you insert the card. The computer automatically detects the card. See "Specifications" on page 72. blanks from dust and other computers may need to insert into the slot. The latch may not fit your computer. NOTE: An...
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... or Broadband Modem" on the General tab. Setting Up a New WLAN Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: a Right-click Wireless Network Connection. Your wireless router may have a wireless network card. NOTE: Wait for your wireless router...
... or Broadband Modem" on the General tab. Setting Up a New WLAN Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: a Right-click Wireless Network Connection. Your wireless router may have a wireless network card. NOTE: Wait for your wireless router...
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...See "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE: The following in the user documentation for connecting to a network via wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of the ...network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on only your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed...
...See "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE: The following in the user documentation for connecting to a network via wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of the ...network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on only your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed...
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...below to connect to a wireless network in the Windows Help and Support Center. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you log ... your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area,...card. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to your network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network ...
...below to connect to a wireless network in the Windows Help and Support Center. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you log ... your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area,...card. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to your network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network ...
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Click the Dell QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if purchased ... Activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your ... cellular network. When you are enabled or disabled. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator(s) provide you purchased it separately from your computer). The user's ...
Click the Dell QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if purchased ... Activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your ... cellular network. When you are enabled or disabled. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator(s) provide you purchased it separately from your computer). The user's ...
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... section of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet" on page 20. Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator software to scan specifically for a network connection, the firewall icon...see the Dell QuickSet Help file. Microsoft® Windows® Firewall The Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is automatically enabled when you have all the components for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system...
... section of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet" on page 20. Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator software to scan specifically for a network connection, the firewall icon...see the Dell QuickSet Help file. Microsoft® Windows® Firewall The Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is automatically enabled when you have all the components for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system...
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.... Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. This test typically takes 1 hour or... is located at the top of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for more and requires you to answer questions periodically. If you run . Tests...
.... Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. This test typically takes 1 hour or... is located at the top of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for more and requires you to answer questions periodically. If you run . Tests...
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... T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - The amount of paper. If the error appears again, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 71. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in... the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 116), and boot the computer from the...
... T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - The amount of paper. If the error appears again, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 71. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in... the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 116), and boot the computer from the...
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The computer cannot find a specific track on page 116). See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. You may be faulty or improperly seated. To access the Help and Support Center, ...see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 141....
The computer cannot find a specific track on page 116). See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. You may be faulty or improperly seated. To access the Help and Support Center, ...see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 141....
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.... Click OK, and follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. A link ...or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 ...
.... Click OK, and follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. A link ...or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 ...
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... module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 You can increase your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on page 163 for your...
... module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 You can increase your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on page 163 for your...
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... they are for use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. Country (City...
... they are for use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. Country (City...
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Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™ Duo, Intel Celeron® M, or Intel Pentium® M ... bits 4 MB 64 bits 32 bits Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 163
Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™ Duo, Intel Celeron® M, or Intel Pentium® M ... bits 4 MB 64 bits 32 bits Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 163
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...-DIN connector (optional adapter cable(s) with S/PDIF, S-video, composite video via dongle, and component video connectors) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-hole connector 164 Specifications
...-DIN connector (optional adapter cable(s) with S/PDIF, S-video, composite video via dongle, and component video connectors) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-hole connector 164 Specifications
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... 640 x 480 @ 30 ps, rotates approximately 240 degrees, image reverses when camera is tilted backward, blue camera light that indicates that a camera application is open Specifications 165 Video type: Video controller integrated on page 15. To determine the configuration of your computer at the time of 256 MB shared memory) LCD...
... 640 x 480 @ 30 ps, rotates approximately 240 degrees, image reverses when camera is tilted backward, blue camera light that indicates that a camera application is open Specifications 165 Video type: Video controller integrated on page 15. To determine the configuration of your computer at the time of 256 MB shared memory) LCD...